der Buchmacher
Translation
bookmaker, bookie
Examples
Er wettet oft bei den Buchmachern.
He often bets with the bookmakers.
Der Buchmacher bietet gute Quoten an.
The bookmaker offers good odds.
Grammar Patterns
to bet with ((sb.)) Er wettet oft bei den Buchmachern.
Similar Words
Wettanbieter (betting provider)
Etymology
From 'Buch' (book) + 'Macher' (maker). Literally a 'book-maker', one who compiles a book of bets.
Memory Tips
The input 'buchmachern' is the dative plural. It's used with prepositions like 'bei' (with/at). Picture someone literally making a book to write down all the bets.